Elf: Rewriting the script, starting with Black Stocking Hanako

Upon returning home, Jiang Chuan began planning the training lineup.

The main purpose of this trip to Pidgeot City is to strengthen our Water-type battle capabilities. Kingdra has just evolved and its level isn't high, so we'll use the wild Pokémon by the sea to raise its proficiency and help it fully adapt to its new body.

Blastoise is currently the absolute main force in his team. It has the highest level and stable output. It can be used as the core combat force to train the other two.

The giant crab is a bit low-level, but it has good potential. We should take this opportunity to solidify our foundation.

As for Omanyte and Kabuto, Jiang Chuan hesitated for a moment, but decided not to bring them.

These two little guys, brought out of the fossil cave, are quite resilient, but perhaps because they've been in a confined environment for too long, they seem to be struggling to keep up with the pace of battle in the outside world. Their reactions are slow, and the timing of their skill releases is off, so the usual water-type training methods aren't very effective on them.

Instead of wasting time taking it out, it's better to leave it for Professor Oak to do research.

Once the data is recorded, energy is analyzed, and growth curves are established, a more suitable training program can be developed, and then it won't be too late to come back and develop it slowly.

With that thought in mind, Jiang Chuan sent a message to Professor Oak, saying that Omanyte and Kabuto should be left at the lab, and also asked about today's energy data. Professor Oak replied quickly, readily agreeing, with a strange excitement in his words.

Jiang Chuan didn't understand what Professor Oak was so excited about, so he put away his phone and went to the living room.

"Jiang Chuan! You've come at the perfect time!"

Xiaoxia was carrying a folded dress, and the expression on her face looked like she had been excited for hours.

"Look what I brought! My new beach dress and two swimsuits! The beaches in Binu City are so beautiful, I'm definitely going to have a blast this time!"

Jiang Chuan leaned against the door frame, watching her run back and forth between the living room and the bedroom. Her suitcase was spread out on the floor, already mostly stuffed with layers of fabric of various colors. Just by looking at the outline, you could tell it wasn't some kind of easy-to-use outfit.

"We're going there for special training," Jiang Chuan reminded them.

"You can relax during your training breaks!" Xiaoxia said without turning her head, continuing to search. "Besides, it's Binu City, a tourist city! A beach! A resort! I checked the travel guides; the beaches there are gorgeous, the sand is white and fine, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom!"

As she spoke, she suddenly turned around, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Jiang Chuan, as if she had suddenly remembered something important.

"By the way, didn't you say you booked a private beach? Is that true?"

"Really." Jiang Chuan nodded. "I contacted them in advance. It's a small, independent area, all-inclusive with meals and accommodation, unlimited seafood, and the price is reasonable."

Xiaoxia gasped, clasped her hands together, and exclaimed with an exaggerated, almost radiant expression, "Then my swimsuit is... hahaha! That's great! Jiang Chuan, you're a genius!"

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but laugh at her expression: "Are you going for special training or a vacation?"

"Everyone go!" Xiaoxia declared confidently. "I'll be in charge of the fun part of the training!"

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The next morning, Hanako, unlike the excited Kasumi, was dressed simply in a light-colored dress with a thin sun-protective cardigan and flat sandals, looking gentle and refreshing. However, Jiang Chuan noticed that she was also dragging a rather large suitcase and carrying a bulging shoulder bag.

"Hanako-nee also brought quite a lot of things," Jiang Chuan casually remarked.

Hanako smiled and said softly, "I also prepared two swimsuits. I figured I'd need to change at the beach eventually."

Xiaoxia winked and whispered in Jiang Chuan's ear, "Hanako-nee has more swimsuits than me, but she's too embarrassed to wear one. I had to persuade her for a long time before she finally put one on."

Jiang Chuan said "Oh," without asking any further questions, but some images inevitably surfaced in his mind. He coughed lightly and slung his backpack over his shoulder.

"Let's go, the car is waiting downstairs."

From Pallet Town to Binu City, they transferred planes. Xia slept on the plane, and when she woke up, she started pulling Hanako to look out the window, as excited as a primary school student going out for the first time. Hanako, on the other hand, sat quietly, occasionally whispering a few words to Xia, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

Jiang Chuan sat by the window, watching the clouds churn outside, already planning his training schedule once he arrived. He'd made contact with the private beach; the area around it had good activity range and water depth, perfect for free-range leveling. If he was lucky, he might even encounter a few wild water-type Pokémon with decent potential.

The plane landed in the afternoon. There was a faint salty smell in the air of Binu City, and the wind blowing from the sea was humid and warm, carrying an ambiguous atmosphere that was hard to describe.

The buildings on both sides of the road are getting shorter and shorter, and there are more coconut trees and wooden fences. The sea can be seen in the distance.

The private beach is really nice.

The area is separated by a wooden fence and rows of greenery. A sign at the entrance reads "Private Area." Inside is a two-story wooden cabin with a stone path leading to the beach. The beach isn't large, but it's clean, with fine, soft, white sand that feels like walking on cotton. A sea breeze blows in, carrying a refreshing coolness that dispels the summer heat of the journey.

Jiang Chuan looked around and nodded in satisfaction. He first had the staff bring the luggage into the house, then went to the beach and released the three water-type Pokémon.

Three flashes of white light appeared, and Kingdra, Blastoise, and Krabby appeared neatly on the beach. Kingdra's silvery-white scales shimmered in the sunlight, and it let out a low whistle as soon as it entered the water, stretching out its entire body like a child returning home. Blastoise stood steadily in the shallows, squinting as it sensed the temperature of the seawater, its two cannon-like appendages gleaming coldly in the sunlight. Krabby, on the other hand, excitedly circled around, its two pincers raised high, snapping twice at the surface of the sea before plunging headfirst into the waves.

[Sprite: Kingdra, Level: lv33]

[Pokémon: Blastoise, Level: lv38]

[Pokémon: Kingler, Level: lv22]

Jiang Chuan called the three elves over, squatted down, and patted each of them.

"The core of this special training is just one thing—underwater coordinated combat. Blastoise will be in charge of the main attack, Kingdra will provide mid-range support, and Krabby... you should first master the basic skills and not rush to go too deep."

The giant crab waved its pincers, seemingly oblivious to whether it had heard a word.

"I will use the power of aura to keep in touch with you," Jiang Chuan continued. "After you go into the water, lure the monsters in the directions I tell you. After you've defeated them, I will use aura to tell you how to adjust. Try to find places with lots of wild water-type Pokémon; that will make leveling up more efficient."

The three sprites cried out in unison, then leaped into the sea one after another. Three splashes of water erupted on the surface, disappearing instantly beneath the azure water.

Jiang Chuan stood on the shore, closed his eyes, and slowly unleashed his Aura. An invisible sensory network spread outward from him, quickly detecting three familiar life auras. Kingdra's Aura was clear and sharp, Blastoise's was steady and powerful, and while Kingler was weaker, its aggressive energy was quite recognizable.

He tried to transmit a simple command using a waveguide.

Soon, a slight ripple came from beneath the surface of the sea, and the three Pokémon began to split up as planned. Blastoise swam ahead towards the deeper waters, Kingdra followed from the flank, while Krabby stayed in the nearby reef area.

Jiang Chuan nodded in satisfaction. He had been slowly developing this kind of free-range leveling method before, but at that time he wasn't very proficient with his superpowers and aura, so controlling them was time-consuming and laborious. Now that he could use both powers in combination, the efficiency had increased significantly.

Just as he was about to adjust the waveguide frequency again, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a yellow shadow out of the corner of his eye, which darted past him in a flash.

"Pikachu!"

Pikachu's four short legs darted across the beach, its tail held high, its face beaming with excitement. It headed straight for a small patch of shallow water where several floating planks, seemingly drifted in from nowhere, were moored. Eevee followed behind, taking a couple of steps before turning back to look at Jiang Chuan, its little eyes conveying a "Come play!" message.

Before Jiang Chuan could move, Pikachu had already jumped onto the float, pushed off the sea with its little paws, and stood up unsteadily. Eevee also jumped on, firmly planted itself on the board, and turned to look at Togepi next to it.

Pokopi, with its round body, took two steps on the beach, looking at the two floating boards with curiosity in its eyes, but also a little scared.

Pikachu barked "Pika!" twice and patted its chest, as if to say, "Big brother will take you." Eevee jumped down and nudged Togepi with its head, shooing it towards the edge of the float.

Jiang Chuan couldn't help but laugh as he watched this: "Can Togepi learn to surf? It's round and chubby, and its center of gravity is like a ball."

As if understanding him, Togepi turned its head and barked twice at him, its little arms crossed at its sides, striking a pose that said, "I can do it too." Then it took its little legs to climb onto the float. The first time, it failed and fell onto the sand, rolling around twice. The second time, it finally made it up, but the float wobbled, and it fell into the water with a splash.

The water was shallow, only up to Jiang Chuan's knees. Togepi popped its head out of the water, soaking wet, its mouth pouting, looking quite aggrieved. Pikachu quickly swam over, scooped it up with its tail, and put it back on the float. This time, Eevee jumped up too, flanking Togepi on either side, the two little ones working together to maintain their balance using their tails and bodies.

Togepi stood in the middle, its two little arms tightly hugging Pikachu's tail, its expression slowly changing from aggrieved to excited.

"Chubi!"

It let out a cry, its short legs tapped on the float, and it actually started to imitate surfing postures quite well.

Jiang Chuan was delighted to see it.

These three together make a perfect parent-child surfing class.

He was smiling when suddenly a series of crisp footsteps came from behind him, accompanied by a fragrant breeze.

"Jiang Chuan! Jiang Chuan! Look at us!"

It was Xiaoxia's voice, crisp and bright, with a deliberately drawn-out ending that tickled the ear like a hook.

Jiang Chuan turned around.

Xiaoxia stood on the beach, her arms raised high, striking a very relaxed pose for him. She wore a light blue two-piece swimsuit, the fabric thin and minimal, the upper body consisting of only two triangular soft bras tied behind her neck and back with thin straps. She wore high-waisted, tie-up swim trunks of the same color, revealing her two smooth, slender legs.

A sea breeze blew, lifting a few strands of her hair that clung to her lips and collarbone. The moisture and sunlight mingled, giving her a fuzzy glow. Her skin wasn't particularly fair, but its healthy sheen, firmness, and suppleness made her look like a mermaid who had just emerged from the sea.

Jiang Chuan's gaze lingered on her for two seconds.

"How is it?" Xiaoxia tilted her head, her eyes crinkling into crescents as she smiled. "Isn't this outfit pretty? I spent ages picking it out."

Jiang Chuan didn't speak, but his gaze slid down. Xiaoxia had a slender waist, but her muscle lines were clear and beautiful, and her abs subtly outlined a smooth curve. The two thin straps of her swim trunks hung loosely on her hip bones, as if they would come undone with the slightest tug.

"It looks good." Jiang Chuan nodded, his voice a little lower than usual. "It's quite a pleasant surprise."

Xiaoxia, flattered by the praise, smiled even more broadly and pulled the person behind her forward, saying, "Sister Huazi, come out quickly! Don't hide!"

Hanako had been half-hidden behind Kasumi until this moment when she was pulled out.

Jiang Chuan's breathing became lighter.

Hanako wore a white one-piece swimsuit. At first glance, the style seemed more conservative than Kasumi's, but upon closer inspection, it became apparent that the fabric was extremely sheer. White is inherently prone to water damage, and coupled with the extremely thin material, it clung to her body, almost revealing glimpses of her skin underneath. Her skin was very white, the kind of delicate, milky white that appeared even more soft and radiant against the pure white swimsuit, as if it glowed from the inside out.

The swimsuit had a V-neck design, the neckline opening just below her chest, not too revealing, but just enough to create a soft shadow. Her breasts were beautifully shaped, full but not exaggerated, tightly wrapped in the swimsuit, rising and falling with her slight breaths. Her legs were long and shapely when together, her ankles so slender they seemed you could wrap your arms around them with your fingers.

Hanako's hands unconsciously twisted in front of her, a thin blush rising to her cheeks, her ear tips tinged with pink. She tilted her head slightly, avoiding eye contact with Jiang Chuan, her voice as soft as bubbles in the sea breeze.

"Wouldn't that... be too strange?"

Jiang Chuan's gaze fell on her, very seriously.

"No, that's great."

Xia covered her mouth and laughed, then whispered a few words in Hanako's ear. Hanako's face turned even redder, as if she had given her a light push, but not really with force.

"Hanako-nee, you see? I told you so." Xia lowered her voice, but the volume was just enough for Jiang Chuan to hear. "That pervert Jiang Chuan must have been staring at her with his eyes wide open."

Jiang Chuan heard it.

He looked at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, but said nothing.

Xiaoxia stuck her tongue out at him, made a face, and pulled Hanako along as they ran towards the beach.

"Come on, let's go surfing! Let's keep him hanging for now!"

Hanako was pulled along for a few steps, then glanced back at Jiang Chuan, her eyes filled with a mixture of apology and an indescribable smile. Sunlight shone brightly on her bare shoulders and arms.

Jiang Chuan stood still, hands in his pockets, watching them run towards the sea.

Xiaoxia's steps were as light as a deer's as she skipped and hopped through the shallow water, occasionally turning back to shout to Jiang Chuan, "Jiang Chuan, come play with me! The water's so refreshing!"

Jiang Chuan waved his hand and walked to a deck chair on the beach to sit down. Xiao Xia didn't care that he wasn't coming, and pulled Hua Zi to walk further in. The seawater was over her thighs and up to her waist. She plunged into the water, and when she came up again, her long hair was wet and stuck to her back, and her whole body was dripping water in the sunlight.

Hanako wasn't as wild as her; she simply walked slowly into the water, letting the seawater caress her ankles, calves, and knees. She tilted her head back slightly, closed her eyes, and felt the warmth of the seawater and the sun. Her white swimsuit clung even tighter after getting wet.

Jiang Chuan leaned back in his recliner, watching this scene, and sighed softly.

Xiaoxia is truly persistent despite repeated defeats, yet she continues to provoke others relentlessly, showing no fear of the punishment that awaits her that night.

Jiang Chuan shook his head, but the smile on his lips deepened. He would talk about it tonight.

The sea breeze brushed past my ears, carrying a salty taste and moisture.

Thus began the special training in Binu City.